Question 1

In learning organizations, there is an understanding that failure provides important information.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

How does the strategic value of jobs and their uniqueness influence how training and learning resources are invested?

Accepted Answer

Uniqueness refers to the extent to which

Question 3

Which of the following is not one of the major "change-related" problems that need to be addressed before the implementation of new training practices?

Accepted Answer

A)  resistance to change 
B)  loss of control 
C)  power imbalance 
D)  training-business strategy incongruence 
A)  resistance to change 
B)  loss of control 
C)  power imbalance 
D)  training-business strategy incongruence

Question 4

There is an increasing trend for the training function to be organized by a blend of the business-embedded (BE) learning function and centralized training.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Companies that adopt state-of-the-art HRM practices realize higher levels of performance than firms that do not.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The ________ considers four different perspectives: customer, internal, innovation and learning, and financial.

Accepted Answer

A)  SWOT analysis 
B)  value chain analysis 
C)  BCG matrix 
D)  balanced scorecard 
A)  SWOT analysis 
B)  value chain analysis 
C)  BCG matrix 
D)  balanced scorecard

Question 7

Explain the business-embedded learning function.

Accepted Answer

The BE learning function is characterize

Question 8

Business process reengineering refers to the outsourcing of any business process, such as HRM, training, or production.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

In ________, financial and other resources are not available for development, so companies tend to rely on hiring talent from the external labor market.

Accepted Answer

A)  clubs 
B)  fortresses 
C)  baseball teams 
D)  academies 
A)  clubs 
B)  fortresses 
C)  baseball teams 
D)  academies

Question 10

Shaw Industries annually providing more than one million training hours to different constituents-employees, including machinists, marketers, scientists, sales representatives, designers, data scientists, nurses, and administrators-was provided an example of which of the following strategic training initiatives?

Accepted Answer

A)  expand who is trained 
B)  capture and share knowledge 
C)  diversify the learning portfolio 
D)  accelerate the pace of learning 
A)  expand who is trained 
B)  capture and share knowledge 
C)  diversify the learning portfolio 
D)  accelerate the pace of learning

Question 11

Line managers spend less time managing individual performance and developing employees than mid-level managers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following is true about a learning organization?

Accepted Answer

A)  A learning organization primarily encourages team learning. 
B)  The notion of the learning organization came into being in the early 2000's. 
C)  In a learning organization, employees learn from failure and from successes. 
D)  In a learning organization, most learning occurs through formal training. 
A)  A learning organization primarily encourages team learning. 
B)  The notion of the learning organization came into being in the early 2000's. 
C)  In a learning organization, employees learn from failure and from successes. 
D)  In a learning organization, most learning occurs through formal training.

Question 13

Training for contract employees would focus on sharing expertise and team training.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

A(n) ________ strategy focuses on new market and product development, innovation, and joint ventures.

Accepted Answer

A)  disinvestment 
B)  privatization 
C)  external growth 
D)  internal growth 
A)  disinvestment 
B)  privatization 
C)  external growth 
D)  internal growth

Question 15

Business-level outcomes chosen to measure the overall value of training or learning initiatives are referred to as ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  values 
B)  goals 
C)  business strategies 
D)  metrics 
A)  values 
B)  goals 
C)  business strategies 
D)  metrics

Question 16

________ refers to the company's decisions regarding where to find employees, how to select them, and the desired mix of employee skills and statuses.

Accepted Answer

A)  Concentration strategy 
B)  Staffing strategy 
C)  External growth strategy 
D)  Disinvestment strategy 
A)  Concentration strategy 
B)  Staffing strategy 
C)  External growth strategy 
D)  Disinvestment strategy

Question 17

Learning organizations emphasize that learning occurs not only at the individual employee level but also at the group and organizational levels.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following is true with regard to SWOT analysis?

Accepted Answer

A)  In a SWOT analysis, external analysis attempts to identify the company's strengths and weaknesses. 
B)  A SWOT analysis represents the strategy believed to be the best alternative to achieve the company goals. 
C)  A SWOT analysis is typically conducted in the strategic training and development initiatives step of the strategic training and development process. 
D)  A SWOT analysis provides a company the information needed to generate several alternative business strategies and make a strategic choice. 
A)  In a SWOT analysis, external analysis attempts to identify the company's strengths and weaknesses. 
B)  A SWOT analysis represents the strategy believed to be the best alternative to achieve the company goals. 
C)  A SWOT analysis is typically conducted in the strategic training and development initiatives step of the strategic training and development process. 
D)  A SWOT analysis provides a company the information needed to generate several alternative business strategies and make a strategic choice.

Question 19

Which of the following is true of centralized training?

Accepted Answer

A)  A centralized training function helps drive stronger alignment with business strategy. 
B)  Training and development programs, resources, and professionals are housed in a number of different locations. 
C)  A centralized training function hinders the development of a common set of metrics or scorecards. 
D)  A centralized training function is largely ineffective during times of change. 
A)  A centralized training function helps drive stronger alignment with business strategy. 
B)  Training and development programs, resources, and professionals are housed in a number of different locations. 
C)  A centralized training function hinders the development of a common set of metrics or scorecards. 
D)  A centralized training function is largely ineffective during times of change.

Question 20

In the context of strategic training, the balanced score card is often used to determine levels of organizational support to enhance transfer of training.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

In learning organizations, there is an understanding that failure provides important information.

How does the strategic value of jobs and their uniqueness influence how training and learning resources are invested?

Which of the following is not one of the major "change-related" problems that need to be addressed before the implementation of new training practices?

There is an increasing trend for the training function to be organized by a blend of the business-embedded (BE) learning function and centralized training.

Companies that adopt state-of-the-art HRM practices realize higher levels of performance than firms that do not.

The ________ considers four different perspectives: customer, internal, innovation and learning, and financial.

Explain the business-embedded learning function.

Business process reengineering refers to the outsourcing of any business process, such as HRM, training, or production.

In ________, financial and other resources are not available for development, so companies tend to rely on hiring talent from the external labor market.

Line managers spend less time managing individual performance and developing employees than mid-level managers.

Which of the following is true about a learning organization?

Training for contract employees would focus on sharing expertise and team training.

A(n) ________ strategy focuses on new market and product development, innovation, and joint ventures.

Business-level outcomes chosen to measure the overall value of training or learning initiatives are referred to as ________.

________ refers to the company's decisions regarding where to find employees, how to select them, and the desired mix of employee skills and statuses.

Learning organizations emphasize that learning occurs not only at the individual employee level but also at the group and organizational levels.

Which of the following is true with regard to SWOT analysis?

Which of the following is true of centralized training?

In the context of strategic training, the balanced score card is often used to determine levels of organizational support to enhance transfer of training.

Introduction to Employee Training and Development

Needs Assessment

Learning and Transfer of Training

Program Design

Training Evaluation

Traditional Training Methods

Technology-Based Training Methods

Employee Development and Career Management

Social Responsibility: Legal Issues, Managing Diversity, and Career Challenges

The Future of Training and Development

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Exam 2: Strategic Training

In learning organizations, there is an understanding that failure provides important information.

How does the strategic value of jobs and their uniqueness influence how training and learning resources are invested?

Which of the following is not one of the major "change-related" problems that need to be addressed before the implementation of new training practices?

There is an increasing trend for the training function to be organized by a blend of the business-embedded (BE) learning function and centralized training.

Companies that adopt state-of-the-art HRM practices realize higher levels of performance than firms that do not.

The ________ considers four different perspectives: customer, internal, innovation and learning, and financial.

Explain the business-embedded learning function.

Business process reengineering refers to the outsourcing of any business process, such as HRM, training, or production.

In ________, financial and other resources are not available for development, so companies tend to rely on hiring talent from the external labor market.

Line managers spend less time managing individual performance and developing employees than mid-level managers.

Which of the following is true about a learning organization?

Training for contract employees would focus on sharing expertise and team training.

A(n) ________ strategy focuses on new market and product development, innovation, and joint ventures.

Business-level outcomes chosen to measure the overall value of training or learning initiatives are referred to as ________.

________ refers to the company's decisions regarding where to find employees, how to select them, and the desired mix of employee skills and statuses.

Learning organizations emphasize that learning occurs not only at the individual employee level but also at the group and organizational levels.

Which of the following is true with regard to SWOT analysis?

Which of the following is true of centralized training?

In the context of strategic training, the balanced score card is often used to determine levels of organizational support to enhance transfer of training.

Introduction to Employee Training and Development

Needs Assessment

Learning and Transfer of Training

Program Design

Training Evaluation

Traditional Training Methods

Technology-Based Training Methods

Employee Development and Career Management

Social Responsibility: Legal Issues, Managing Diversity, and Career Challenges

The Future of Training and Development

Filters